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3rd UPDATE: Prayer Request and good thoughts

kimi

My wife, Barbara, of 55 years come April is having brain surgery to remove a large meningioma tumor from the right frontal lobe, thought to be benign, early tomorrow morning. She and I would appreciate any prayers and good thoughts for a successful operation and a quick, problem free recovery. Our thanks to everyone.

James

UPDATE:

Barb came home yesterday three days after the surgery procedure. She nor or I neither one can put into words just how much everyone's comments have meant to us. Your prayers and good wishes for her has, and continues to give her the inspiration she needs to keep her spirit high and fight on through the healing process.

She's had a lot of life threatening close calls, twice from when she was a young married, later with cancer, and now again with this latest battle. Thank you for being there for her when she needs it most on this latest front.

I intend to make one more post sometimes next weak when we get the pathology report back.

Once again, thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

James

3rd UPDATE:

The first two days after Barbara came home were not so good, but the third day came with some sunshine and she was feeling much better and eating a bit better, too! Each day since then has been a positive one as well! Right now we're trying to manage her diet to where her potassium level comes down to normal and fits with her Type 2 diabetes diet.

On a recent visit to her primary care doctor, we found that the pathologist report shows that the tumor removed was a Meningioma Stage 2. To my limited understanding this type tumor is fast growing and can come back, but is neither benign nor malignant. Aside from this basic knowledge...and I'm not even positive about it, being correct, I do remember that the surgeon told me that he had gotten all of it, completely. She has another MRI scheduled and an appointment with her surgeon about a month from now to find out more about the tumor and what treatments might be needed in the future. So, working with this information, everything seems to be going as best as can be expected right now, and she gets her stitches taken out this Monday, (the wound appears to be healing nicely!), and that makes us happy! With this in mind, let me echo once again, how she feels about her GunBroker Family Support!:

" She nor or I neither one can put into words just how much everyone's comments have meant to us.  Your prayers and good wishes for her has, and continues to give her the inspiration she needs to keep her spirit high and fight on through the healing process. " She sends her love as well.

James

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  • Old-Colts
    James, thanks for the update and good news!!!! Sounds like Barb is recovering well! Our prayers continue for Barb, you, and your family!
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  • gearheaddad

    Certainly encouraging to hear James!

    Please give her a hug from my family and we hope she continues to progress in a positive way.

    Best of wishes,

    Ed

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  • montanajoe
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    Keep on keeping on.  Get better each day.  Prayers continue.
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  • Rack Ops

    James, I just saw this post.

    Very glad to see that things have went ok so far.

    Thinking about you and your family. Hang in there.

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  • Locust Fork
    I'm so sorry for all that you both are having to go through.    Miracles are real and its amazing what people in the medical field can do.    I hope she recovers quickly and you guys get some much deserved good news.
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  • kimi
    Hugs and comments have been passed on to the wife and she is grateful.  Thanks folks!
    Stitches are out and the incision is healing nicely.   The pathology report revealed she had a Sphenoid Tumor, an Atypical Meningioma WHO Stage II.   At this time we think she will have one visit with her surgeon next month with the next one a year later to see if it is coming back and being in need of radiation.  We have a radiation consultation scheduled in the near future.  So, we're hanging onto the surgeon's report that he got it all, completely...with hope and prayers for more good news on down the road a piece..
    Right now, my biggest worry is to try to get her outside and walking.  She doesn't feel up to doing that as yet.



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  • kimi
    Kimi,,,,,thoughts and prayers for you and yours.
    Now, you tell that young lady if’n she not walking real soon I’m gonna send you a cattle ‘hot shot’ ,,,,,, and she’ll wear out a pair of sneakers real quick !!   :D
    Consider it done! :)
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  • Old-Colts
    Great news, James, thanks for the update! Tell Barb she needs to get out and start walking and regain her strength so you folks can plan your next road trip to East Texas! Prayers continue for Barb, you, and your family!

    Oh, and on your way to East Texas you can make a slight diversion and Barb can use that Cattle Hot Shot on the monkeyman!  :D
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  • Mr. Perfect
    I appreciate you sharing the good news. I will continue to pray for her recovery.
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  • kimi

    👍

    You folks are the greatest!!!! Thank you.

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  • spasmcreeksrun
    best wishes for a good recovery and no comeback of this nasty
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